Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-06-24

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The ne I sentiment was "Nassachu-
sets and Virginia" aud Hon. eo.ge
+. Hoar was called upon to respond;
The IN IN who speaks for asss,rhusetts has
but one duty. That is To express her corlinl
affection for Virginia. These wo states have
b I'd their dilfe ences. But if you take a bro al
survey OF human history, it will be hard for
you to find two penple more alike. They nrv
Tho two Oldest American states Each has
been, in its own way, leader Each has been
the mother OF great states. Each is without
u rival in history, except tho other, in the
geTiu, for framing constitutions and the grt at
stntuies which, like constitutions lie at the
foundation of all government. When Virginia
framed the first constitution unless we except the
compact on board the Ma, flower, ever known
among men, her lea lers studied the history
and Ue ighted tn cnnsu the statesman OF
Massachusetts. When Virginian pen duiited
the Declaration oil Independence, Massachu-
sets furnished IFS grent advocate on the floor.
When Virginia produced Washington. Massa-
chusctts called him 10 the head oil the army.
When Virginia gave Marshall to jurisprudence
it was John Adams OF Massachusetts who
summoned him TO his exalted seat. no men
who have modelled the history Of each sprung
from the same great race, from which they
have inherited TIM sens Of duty and the in
siinct OF honor. Both have always delighted
in the discussion Of the profnundest principles
in government, in theology and in mora s.
Rich az have been their annals in names Illus
trlous in civil life, the history of both has been
largely a military hist Try. Each has been
famous for nols of unbounded generosity. The
contributions of Massachusetts to Ireland in
the time Of the famine finds its PARALLEL in the
bounty of Virginia To Massachusetts herself
ut the timo of the Boston port bill 1t NAV
be that Virginia has disduined to rememb
The story of her own munifcencs But
it must never be forgotten IN Boston.
Sam Adams declared that but for her n,ri-
buttons and others like them Boston must have
been overcome, and have submitted to
degrading conditions. Your presence is
token that the memories of four years cannot
elf,tce the memories Of 300. You have dis.
covered that there was courage in The stead
fast breast which confronted yours, AMI
generosity in the stout heart where there was
no room for resentment when the strife vas
over. We both deig 1t to remember III At there
is no drop of blood OH the American flag
which was shed in peace. No man where that
fia% floats ever died for n political fence
under the authority of which it is the emblem.
We, too, have le rned to know as we new
know before TIL quality Of the mob southern
stock; courage in war; attachment 10 home
grner, US emotion; aptness for command;
above all, constancy-that virtue beyond
all virtues, without which M people can long
be either great or free. In the great md
magnificent future which is before on
country you are to contribute large share
both OF strength and ornament. Mr.. Secretary
lamar in his Grafton ut the unwilling of the
statue of Calhoun at Charles on, does not ex-
aggerate when he declares that the late ap-
peal TO arms ''has led TO the indssolublity Of
the American Union and the univeisality Of
American freedom"
These two states so like in their difference.
so friendly even in their encounters, so fast
bound ev n when they scem most asunder.
are. as think destined by Col for Leadership
somewhere. / thank him--we can all hank
him that he permits us to believe that that
leadership is hereafter to be- exercise on
scale worthy of their origin and worthy of the
training he hls given them Nothing smaller
then con .inent wi hold the people who fol.
| w where they lead When the Mass achu.
-etts boy reads the history If Virginia, it will
be with pride Of n couniryman
IN her fame. When the Virginian hears
the anthem of Niagara, he will know
the music a. his own. When lie
cores to Boston. the mighty spirits that
haunt Faneui Hall, will hea-, we'll pleased, a
H"'tNtep WHCH SuuUuS like TIM Oh tnS com
patriots ana comrades with which, in danger
and in triumph, th"y were so famil mr. Of old
Hon. George D. Wise received a big
reception when introduced to speak for
Virginia;
NJ. President and Fellow Citizens. This is
the first time l have st nv foot on Mns-chu
8. It's soil. Standing here in Fnnrul HILL, nv
first feeling is to return 10 you grateful thar lis
Tor your very warm and cordial reception We
hid he I'D of Boston hospitality, but had nc
proper conception of it until we
came and felt it in our hearts.
| AS we marched through the streets of Boston
coul MT tell Virgnan from n Boston mnn
| You know. enlemen of Boston, that it is the
fashion Inr Vrrgirinns to talk too much of their
safe. We feel that there is no dearer $40.
| ipon which Gods sun hines than the old
| common wealth. The post history of ihrt
grand old state hRs been told here by the clio
quent gentlemen who preceded me. The m Il
OF lia>sa hu<etts will not doubt The men OF Vr-
.inih when they give ri dye If their honor.
| wish to say that there ure II" more lovnl peo-
| pc anywhere in this broad land to day than
the reople of virginia.
Mr.. Wise paid n glowing tribute to
tho memory of Charles Sumner.
Hon. Henry abot odge was next
call"d, was most cordially re eved, and
his speech was frequently interrupted
with applause.
!. T. Ellison of Virginia responded ia
the toast. 1.-THE Blue and the Gray"
Mr.. Frank CUNNINGHAM followed with
fine rend ring of "The Blue and the
Gray" and in response to an encore sang
"The Sword of Punker Hill"
Maj. Randolph of &c camp made a
rafting speech in response to the toast,
"The South"
] CIV. NJ. ]. Savage read a poem
entitled ''Reunited."
On Satuydiy the veterans visited
Lynn, and in the evening were ban
quoted at Younr's hotel, Boston, by tho
New England club. On Sunday they
visited the Soldiers Home, Chelsea
Mt Auburn, Chestnut LIN, ETC., and